BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia Sorento

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Specification	BYD Sealion 7 Sealion 7 Advanced	Kia Sorento
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.55 crore	Rs 1.36 crore
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	—	Petrol
Engine	—	3470 cc
Engine power	—	269 hp
Engine torque	—	331 Nm
Battery & charging
Battery	82.56 kWh	—
Electric range	567 km	—
Electric motor power	230 kW	—
Electric motor torque	380 Nm	—
AC charging	11 kW	—
DC fast charging	150 kW	—
Charging port	CCS2	—
Performance & drive
Transmission	Single-speed (electric)	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	7
Length	4830 mm	4815 mm
Width	1925 mm	1900 mm
Height	1620 mm	1700 mm
Wheelbase	2930 mm	2815 mm
Boot space	500 L	179 L
Tyre size	235/50 R19 (front), 255/45 R19 (rear)	235/60R18 (V6), 235/55R19 (HEV and PHEV)
Warranty	6 years/150,000 km vehicle; 8 years/160,000 km Blade battery; 6 years/150,000 km low-voltage LFP battery	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first
Colours	Atlantis Grey, Shark Grey, Cosmos Black, Aurora White	—
Safety
Airbags	9	6
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	Yes
Curtain airbags	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	Yes
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No
Forward collision warning	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No
Lane departure warning	Yes	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No
Traffic sign recognition	Yes	No
Auto high beam	Yes	No
Driver attention alert	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	No
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	Yes
Remote engine start	No	Yes
Electric parking brake	Yes	No
Auto hold	Yes	No
Drive modes	No	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No
Leather seats	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes
Power tailgate	Yes	Yes
Ambient lighting	Yes	No
Panoramic sunroof	Yes	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No
Apple CarPlay	No	Yes
Android Auto	No	Yes
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	Yes
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	No
Premium sound system	Yes	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	Yes	No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No
Portable charger included	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No
Roof rails	No	Yes
Other
Driver far-side airbag	Yes	No
Rear side airbags	Yes	No
Door open warning	Yes	No
Front cross traffic alert and brake	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic brake	Yes	No
Emergency lane keeping assist	Yes	No
Driver seat memory and power leg rest	Yes	No
Frequency selective damping	Yes	No
Heated exterior mirrors	Yes	No
Sequential rear indicators	Yes	No
Air ionizer with CN95 filter	Yes	No
Digital key / NFC card key	Yes	No
Front trunk (58 L)	Yes	No
Electric shade for glass roof	Yes	No
Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen	Yes	No
Dual 12.3-inch curved display	No	Yes
Second-row sliding and walk-in seats	No	Yes
Full-size alloy spare wheel	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	8.2/10	8/10

BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia Sorento: quick answers

Which is cheaper, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia Sorento?

The Kia Sorento is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.36 crore ex-factory, Rs 18.41 lakh less than the BYD Sealion 7, which starts at Rs 1.55 crore.

Which is more powerful, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia Sorento?

The BYD Sealion 7 Advanced is the most powerful (BYD Sealion 7 Advanced: 308 hp; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 269 hp).

Which has more boot space, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia Sorento?

The BYD Sealion 7 Advanced has the biggest boot (BYD Sealion 7 Advanced: 500 L; Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD: 179 L).

Which has more safety features, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia Sorento?

The BYD Sealion 7 Advanced has 9 airbags and 19 safety and driver-assistance features and the Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 FWD has 6 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are BYD Sealion 7 and Kia Sorento prices the same across Pakistan?

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

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